Physical activity in pregnancy Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
1. The intervention group will receive three face-to-face individual consultations with the researcher, one per trimester. After they reach 20 weeks gestation, they will be invited to attend a weekly
Sponsors
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Primigravida (pregnant with first child) 2. Viability scan confirming ongoing pregnancy between 8 and 18 weeks gestation 3. Singleton pregnancy 4. Speak and understand English 5. 18 years or over 6. Volunteers who are able to give full written consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Women with medical or obstetric complications or risks such as hypertension requiring medication, heart conditions, history of more than two miscarriages, metabolic disorders, existing diabetes (decided by midwife) 2. Any existing conditions which may contraindicate regular PA (physical activity) 3. Multiple pregnancies: twins, triplets or any other multiple gestation 4. Under 18 years of age 5. Gestation over 18 weeks at recruitment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity measured using an accelerometer and a self-report 7-day physical activity diary | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Psychological wellbeing 2. Social support 3. Quality of life 4. Gestational weight gain 5. Mode of delivery 6. Gestational age All of these were measured using a questionnaire. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed